President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Deepavali message said reflecting on the country’s recent experience of an unprecedented economic crisis, the Government sought to have Sri Lanka navigate through unparalleled challenges. At present, the nation is gradually embarking on a path of illuminated development, seeking to dispel the preceding times of darkness.
He said, “As we celebrate Deepavali, it is my fervent hope that the nation unites on this occasion and becomes a beacon, igniting the lamps of prosperity across the country, steering Sri Lanka towards being a developed country by 2048.”
Greetings to all Hindu devotees of Sri Lanka on this auspicious occasion of Deepavali, a significant festival celebrating the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil.
Deepavali festivities commemorate epic legends of victory secured by God Vishnu restoring the balance of good and evil in troubled times.
Devotees illuminate lamps and participate in religious rites, upholding the shared aspiration of infusing light within every soul.
May this festival of light bring prosperity and well-being while extending happy Deepavali wishes to all Sri Lankans and Hindus worldwide, the message added.
